Direct Support Professional; DSP- Martin, TN

Full-Time And Part-Time Direct Support Professional (Dsp)- Martin, TN

Salary Range $15.68 Hourly Job Shift Multiple Education Level None Category Nonprofit - Social Services

St. John's Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

We are looking to add a Residential Support Specialist to our team. As a Support Specialist you will provide support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assist with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with medical appointments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John's Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John's Community Services to the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Two or more years' experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in community based residential programs a plus.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current driver's record in good standing

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May lift, position and/or transfer individuals with disabilities.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

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